The Confucius Institute for Scotland is the venue for this year`s Scotland China Association AGM held on the morning of Sat 11 June.
Following the AGM which will start at 11am there will be a special talk given by Frances Wood, Head of the Chinese Department at the British Library. Her talk is entitled `John Chinnery, A Seriously Witty Sinologist`
As well as being SCA`s Honorary President, John Chinnery became the the first head of the department of Chinese in the University of Edinburgh in 1965. His early work laid the foundations for the vibrant relationship the University has today with China.
Attendance at the AGM and talk is free but to help us manage numbers please email billandlesley@yahoo.co.uk to your attendance. There is also an option to attend a buffet lunch at the Institute. Bookings and payment are required in advance by Wed 1st June. The cost is £10 per person inclusive of a glass of wine or a soft drink.
For further information or to book either for the AGM/Talk or AGM/Talk and Buffet Lunch please contact billandlesley@yahoo.co.uk
SCA is a non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian organisation for people who have an interest in all aspects of Chinese life and civilisation. Please visit their website for more information.